Among the nine people who came to plead guilty, the five elders were the chief civil servants. General Yin and General Chu were the chief military officers. Prince Fenyang and Prince An can be regarded as representatives of the clan vassal kings.
At this time, all nine people seemed to have suffered from aphasia, and they were all silent.
Sheng Hong's expression was relatively calm, but his eyes were deep and sharp. He scanned the faces of the ministers one by one, and there was a coldness in his voice: "What's wrong? Didn't everyone speak well at the court meeting before? Now I am quiet.
I came to listen to you, why are you silent again?"
His eyes swept over and fell on King An first: "King An, please tell me first. I am changing the law so that women in the world can establish female households. What is wrong with it?"
Prince An looked innocent: "Brother, please don't misunderstand me! I didn't say a word from the beginning to the end. Whatever decision the emperor makes, I will support it with both hands and will never object."
Ministers: "..."
This little slippery guy who adapts to the changing circumstances!
Sheng Hong was quite satisfied with Prince An's response, and then asked Prince Fenyang: "Prince Fenyang, what do you think?"
The Prince of Fenyang County was appointed by Sheng Hong, and he was regarded as the emperor's confidant. Even though he was shocked before, he has recovered after half a day of "pledging forgiveness".
Prince Fenyang raised his hands and said, "As the emperor, you have the right to amend the law. There is nothing wrong with the emperor's move."
"I believe that the fierce opposition from the ministers in the court is all because they suddenly heard about this and were unable to react in time. When you think about it carefully, you will understand the good intentions behind the emperor's move."
Ministers: "..."
Another sycophant!
Sheng Hong's expression did not change and he asked General Yin again: "General Yin, you only have an only daughter. There will be a day when you go west. By then, do you want to leave all the family property to your beloved daughter?
, or leave it to your nephew?"
This is a tricky and sharp question!
General Yin was known for his upright character and responded without thinking: "It goes without saying that of course I will leave it all to my daughter and my grandson."
No matter how close my nephew is, he is nowhere near as good as his own daughter!
Sheng Hong's expression softened slightly and his voice softened a lot: "What General Yin said is true."
The ministers were silent again for a while. They all cursed in their hearts. The emperor was indeed well prepared!
Sheng Hong looked at General Chu.
General Chu was quite tactful, and without waiting for the emperor to ask questions, he took the initiative and said: "Your Majesty, as a military general, I only know how to be loyal to the emperor. I don't understand the law, and I will not speak nonsense."
Sheng Hong asked four people in succession, and he had the upper hand in terms of momentum. At this time, his eyes once again passed over the complicated expressions of the ministers, and he said slowly: "I cannot deny that there is indeed my selfishness in this imperial edict."
"I only have A Luo as my beloved daughter, so naturally I have more sympathy for women. At least, within the scope of my ability, I can make the lives of women easier."
"I also know what you are thinking and worrying about. Men are superior to women, and husbands are the guide to their wives. This is a common thing. I have no intention of suppressing anyone. I just hope that women in the world can also have the qualifications to be independent and self-reliant.
"
"I expected that you would not agree, so I issued the imperial edict without consulting the cabinet. In the eyes of the ministers, this means that the cabinet has not been taken seriously. Such fierce opposition is not the same as mine.
It means, you want to give me some color to see, right?"
When he spoke the last two sentences, he was still calm and steady, but his voice was extremely cold.
The target is pointed directly at the cabinet.
Several cabinet elders felt awe in their hearts and had to bow down to apologize: "Please calm down, Your Majesty! I am loyal to Your Majesty and never meant to be disrespectful."
"I have no intention of scorning the Emperor, and I dare not betray the Emperor. Please tell me, Your Majesty!"
…
Sheng Hong sneered and said nothing. He allowed several pavilion elders to bow down and apologize. Before they had a cup of tea, the pavilion elders were a little unable to hold on.
Especially Mr. Fang Ge and Mr. Li Ge.
At today's court meeting, Mr. Fang Ge was the first to speak out against it, and Mr. Li's words were the most fierce and sharp. Now, the two of them felt the power of God most directly. Cold sweat had already broken out on their foreheads.
As the chief assistant, Mr. Lu Ge is under the greatest pressure.
Over the past half day, Senior General Lu Ge had thought about this matter carefully and had vaguely guessed the emperor's true intention. The shock and horror in Senior General Lu Ge's heart was beyond words.
Just when everyone couldn't hold it anymore, the emperor finally opened his mouth: "There is indeed something vague and inappropriate about my decree. Now, I will hand over the matter to the cabinet. Several cabinet ministers will discuss it carefully and think about it. What should I do?
To perfect the law, there must be specific regulations. In ten days, I will announce this imperial edict to the world!"
Mr. Lu Ge finally couldn't help but speak: "Revising the law is not a trivial matter. Ten days is too hasty. Please allow the emperor to give me more time..."
Before he finished speaking, Sheng Hong said calmly: "Okay, then I will give you a month."
Before Mr. Lu Ge could say anything else, Sheng Hong's voice already showed coldness: "What? Isn't one month enough? If I can't even do this little thing well, what's the use of the cabinet?"
The elders of the pavilions: "..."
The elders had no choice but to plead guilty again. They all said things like "I am useless," "Your Majesty, calm down."
"It is said that one dynasty is the emperor and one minister is. But I have been on the throne for so many years, and I have not changed even one cabinet minister. The five cabinet ministers are all veterans of three dynasties." Sheng Hong said in a deep voice: "This is also the case in all dynasties.
A rare thing."
"It is my blessing that the king and his ministers get along with each other. It is also your blessing."
"I place great trust in you, and I hope you will not disappoint my high expectations."
"I only give you one month to complete the amendment of the law. If there is even the slightest mistake in this matter, I will ask for your help!"
…
Not to mention the looks on their faces when several pavilion elders left the Qing Palace.
They are all old foxes who have been practicing in the officialdom for decades. Today, they have been treated with both kindness and power by the emperor and have been disgraced. It is really a shame.
Prince Fenyang and Prince An only obeyed the emperor, and the emperor's anger was directed at the cabinet. They didn't have anything to worry about, and they were in a relaxed mood. They used the excuse that there were important matters in the clan's mansion and left in a hurry.
people.
General Yin is now in a state of semi-retirement and is not doing anything else. He will leave soon.
Mr. Li Ge winked at Mr. Fang Ge. Mr. Fang Ge opened his mouth and said to General Chu: "General Chu, you might as well go to the cabinet together, sit down for a while, and discuss today's matters."
General Chu immediately declined politely: "There are so many trivial matters in the Royal Forest Army that I really can't get away from. Besides, this is a matter for civil servants. As a military general, I really can't get involved."
After saying that, he cupped his hands and left.
No one is stupid.
The emperor has made it clear that he is determined to amend the law. This hot potato has been thrown to the cabinet. Anyone who touches it is a fool!